Yanks’ scouts ‘have fawned’ over Dominican righty

Via Jorge Arangure (subs. req’d), scouts from the Yankees and Diamondbacks “have fawned” over 18-year-old Dominican righty Carlos Matias. Matias had a deal worth $160,000 in place with the Red Sox last year, but it was voided when an investigation determined that he lied about his age. Now that he’s free to sign again, the 5-foot-11 righty who has hit the mid-90’s will likely receive a bonus not far off from seven-figures. Apparently Matias’ value as gone up in the last 12 months.